Introduction
As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how to decorate your home with all things Christmas. One of the most iconic decorations is the gingerbread house, but what if you could make one that doesn’t go stale and can be used year after year? That’s where the non-edible gingerbread house comes in!
Ingredient
– Graham crackers – Royal icing (store-bought or homemade) – Assorted candies and decorations (candy canes, gumdrops, sprinkles, etc.)
Instructions
1. Lay out a base for your gingerbread house, such as a piece of cardboard or a serving platter. 2. Use royal icing to glue four graham crackers together to form the walls of your house. 3. Once the walls are secure, add the roof by gluing two more graham crackers together at an angle to form a peak. 4. Decorate your house with assorted candies and decorations using royal icing as glue. 5. Let the icing dry completely before displaying your non-edible gingerbread house.
Nutritional Information
As this is a non-edible decoration, there is no nutritional information to provide.
Cooking Time
This project can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how elaborate you want to make your non-edible gingerbread house.
Equipment
– Graham crackers – Royal icing – Assorted candies and decorations – Cardboard or serving platter – Piping bags or ziplock bags (for applying royal icing)
Serving Suggestions
This is a decoration and not meant to be eaten.
Variations
– Use different colored icing to make your gingerbread house unique – Make multiple houses to create a gingerbread village – Use pretzels or cookies instead of graham crackers for a different base
Substitutions
– If you don’t want to make your own royal icing, store-bought icing can be used instead – Any candy or decoration can be substituted based on personal preference
Storage
This non-edible gingerbread house can be stored in a cool, dry place and used year after year as a Christmas decoration.
Tips
– It’s important to let the royal icing dry completely before decorating to ensure your gingerbread house stays together – Use a piping bag or ziplock bag with a small hole cut in the corner to apply the icing more precisely
Notes
– This is a fun and festive DIY project that can be enjoyed by all ages – Be creative and let your imagination run wild with the decorations
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I eat the non-edible gingerbread house? A: No, this decoration is not meant to be eaten. Q: How long will my non-edible gingerbread house last? A: If stored properly, it can be used year after year.
Final Thoughts
The non-edible gingerbread house is a fun and festive DIY project that can be enjoyed by all ages. It’s a great way to add some Christmas cheer to your home and can be used year after year as a decoration. Get creative with your decorations and have fun with this project!